Project Manager – Civil Engineering – Higher Education Market Sector Leader

What You'll Do

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience in consulting, project management, business development, or higher education-related work
• Experience working with colleges, universities, or institutional clients preferred
• Understanding of higher education planning, procurement processes, capital improvement programs, funding strategies, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, lead pursuits, and manage multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Experience with either:
• Campus infrastructure, utilities, stormwater management, transportation systems, permitting, and site development; or
• Campus planning, site design, open space systems, pedestrian connectivity, placemaking, sustainability initiatives, and student experience
• Ability to connect client needs with Thomas & Hutton's broad range of engineering, planning, landscape architecture, surveying, and consulting services
• Strategic mindset with a collaborative, client-focused approach

Why Thomas & Hutton?

Schedule:

• Client-facing position with regular travel throughout the Southeast. Occasional evening and weekend meetings, conferences, and events may be required.

How to apply:

Additional information

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and development of Thomas & Hutton's Higher Education Market Sector throughout the Southeast
• Build and strengthen relationships with colleges, universities, campus planners, facilities leaders, and other higher education stakeholders
• Identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities with higher education institutions
• Lead proposal development, pursuit strategies, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout campus planning, design, and implementation efforts
• Provide senior-level leadership on campus development, infrastructure, planning, and capital improvement projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs
• Guide clients through planning initiatives, procurement processes, stakeholder engagement efforts, funding opportunities, and project implementation strategies
• Represent Thomas & Hutton at industry conferences, client meetings, and professional organizations
• Support business development efforts through market awareness, strategic planning, and relationship management
• Mentor team members and foster collaboration across offices and disciplines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience in consulting, project management, business development, or higher education-related work
• Understanding of higher education planning, procurement processes, capital improvement programs, funding strategies, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, lead pursuits, and manage multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Campus infrastructure, utilities, stormwater management, transportation systems, permitting, and site development; or
• Campus planning, site design, open space systems, pedestrian connectivity, placemaking, sustainability initiatives, and student experience
• Ability to connect client needs with Thomas & Hutton's broad range of engineering, planning, landscape architecture, surveying, and consulting services
• Strategic mindset with a collaborative, client-focused approach
• Why Thomas & Hutton?
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and leadership development opportunities
• Employee-owned culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and growth
• Opportunity to build and lead a strategic market sector with significant growth potential
• Client-facing position with regular travel throughout the Southeast. Occasional evening and weekend meetings, conferences, and events may be required.
• Ready to help shape the future of higher education campuses and grow a dynamic market sector? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.
• Additional information
• At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.
• When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair with industry-leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.
• Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com.
• Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with colleges, universities, or institutional clients preferred
• Competitive salary plus performance bonus